Past Forum Events

January is a great time to reflect on your career goals, identify new challenges, and make some new friends and relationships in the process. Join MWMC and UMCF for a joint January networking event to do just that! The event will feature a panel to: Provide insight on the marketing and… Continue Reading

Emily Porter, an independent communications and change consultant working with The Upgrade (ESUP), will describe how communicators should be involved in the preparation for the big systems launch in February. Following this short presentation, Porter will share practical and humorous… Continue Reading

Do you work on the Web? Are you ready for the University's Web software transition from UMContent to Drupal? Hear from a panel of Drupal experts and early adopters at the University. Learn more about the timeline and process for the transition. Get best practice advice from those… Continue Reading

Are you a communicator or events planner who wants to learn more about the University’s new calendar tool? Join us for a presentation by Lisa Case, Developer at University Relations, Chris Castle, AudienceView Representative, and, University of Minnesota Ticketing and Events. This… Continue Reading

Are you a designer who is working to leverage the University of Minnesota brand for your communications? Would you benefit from greater creative collaboration with experienced designers? Do you have ideas about what resources would help you to communicate the University's mission?… Continue Reading

The Maroon & Gold Awards Ceremony starts at 4 p.m. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, drinks and dessert while mingling with your fellow communicators. Plus, make your own letterpress card, snap some photos at the photobooth and enjoy music from Radio K.

Join the team from Technology Training and Usability Services, Office of Information Technology, for an interactive, world café-style discussion on services that would be useful for them to provide to… Continue Reading

We've all done it. You search Google images, find the perfect photo and then – voila! – it ends up in your content. But is it really that easy? In this Expert Insights, Nancy Sims of the University of Minnesota Libraries will help you navigate the world of copyright and help clarify… Continue Reading

We're all used to being asked to do more with less, but how do you plan a champagne event on a beer budget? Join Serena Wright, Director of Events at the College of Education and Human Development, as she shares her tips and tricks for getting the most bang for your buck!